What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Dorset?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Dorset is to bus via Seldown Coach Station which costs £19 - £45 and takes 7h 24m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Dorset?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Dorset is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Dorset?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon station to Dorset. However, there are services departing from West Croydon Bus Station and arriving at Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 58m.

How far is it from Croydon to Dorset?

The distance between Croydon and Dorset is 140 miles. The road distance is 119.9 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Dorset without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Dorset without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £70 - £150.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Dorset?

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Croydon to Dorset, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Dorset bus from?

Croydon to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, depart from West Croydon Bus Station.

Train or bus from Croydon to Dorset?

The best way to get from Croydon to Dorset is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs £70 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 6h 58m.

Where does the Croydon to Dorset bus arrive?

Croydon to Dorset bus services, operated by Metrobus, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Dorset?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Dorset is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Croydon to Dorset.

Where can I stay near Dorset?

There are 2194+ hotels available in Dorset.

Croydon to Dorset - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Croydon to Dorset by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Basingstoketrain London Waterloo - Poole / ...
2. Take the train from Basingstoke to Moreton (Dorset)train London Waterloo - Weymouth / ...
4h 21m
£72–144
Bus via Seldown Coach Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Seldown Coach Stationbus 035
7h 24m
£20–45
Bus
1. Take the bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus Sl7
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Stationbus 035
6h 58m
£25–58
Drive 119.2 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Dorsetcar 119.2 mi
2h 26m
£29–41

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Croydon to Dorset.

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Distance: 138.9 mi
Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Dorset, England?

You can take a train from East Croydon to Dorset via Clapham Junction, Basingstoke, and Moreton (Dorset) in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from West Croydon Bus Station to Dorchester Road Traffic Lights via Heathrow Central Bus Station and South Station in around 6h 58m.

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